It’s just like our cruel (but incredible) game of fantasy football to leave us riding high on the knowledge that we’re heading into the playoffs with league-winners like Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry … only to be let down with their production in the most crucial of moments. [Week 16 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | … Read more
Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has emerged as one of fantasy football’s most unlikely waiver wire heroes to close out the fantasy playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Every NFL season, unlikely waiver-wire heroes emerge to carry our fantasy football teams to glory. This year, at the tight end position, that hero was an unlikely one … Read more
The NFL has made multiple moves regarding the Week 17 schedule, including flexing out the “Sunday Night Football” matchup on Dec. 29. Instead of Dolphins-Browns, the Commanders and Falcons will play Sunday night. The decision moves the already eliminated Browns and a Dolphins team that’s likely to be eliminated from the playoffs out of prime … Read more
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has an opportunity as a potential league-winner following an injury to Nick Chubb. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Injuries are an unfortunate aspect of the game of football, but the reality is that the NFL is a “next man up” league, where players need to be ready to step into a … Read more
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the current favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, is fantasy’s QB6 through 14 weeks. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) If we’re being totally honest (and we are; this is a safe space), the Week 16 game slate isn’t exactly ripe with super entertaining head-to-head matchups … even there are … Read more
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. A players-to-drop column will never be one-size-fits-all, so season these recommendations to taste with the size and scope of your league. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs … Read more
Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🏈 MNF doubleheader: The Vikings improved to 12-2 with a 30-12 win over the Bears, who have lost eight straight games; the Falcons limped past the two-win … Read more
2025 Red Sox roster projection: Still work to be done after Crochet trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Red Sox finally made a big offseason splash last week, acquiring left-hander Garrett Crochet in a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox. The move gives Boston the ace it has desperately needed, but … Read more
LAS VEGAS — As Charlie Baker moved through the Bellagio Casino last Tuesday evening, a man approached him with a complaint. “What you guys did was wrong,” the man said. “What did I do?” a perplexed Baker asked. Replied the man: “You left Alabama out of the playoff.” As NCAA president, Baker holds authority over … Read more
The Mets are among the teams interested in free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In addition to the Mets, the Astros, Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, and Blue Jays have interest in Bregman, per Feinsand. The Astros reportedly extended a six-year offer to Bregman, who rejected Houston’s one-year qualifying offer. But … Read more